Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The price of gas is cutting way into our budget. I am already staying home much more than usual because there's no way around it, Dan has to get to work. I heard about this and thought I would give it a try. It's called the Grocery Game. I spent some time this morning checking it out. I signed up for the 4 week trial, picked my stores, and just played around with things. There is a new list every week. Since I planned on shopping tomorrow, I will have to wait until then to print my new list and my coupons. I also started getting the paper two weeks ago for the coupons. I am paying 99 cents a week (I only get the Sunday paper) and have been able to save more than that a week with the coupons inside. Not to mention that it is nice to be able to read about what's happening since basically the only TV we watch is Backyardigan's, Full House, and Curious George. I will update on how my first trip goes. I am up for playing almost any game that will save me money!

Are you feeling the crunch of gas prices? What cuts have you made? What do you do to save money on your grocery bill?

I make a menu. I have to say that menu-making has been my biggest money saver!I clip coupons too when I get them, but I don't usually get many for food that we actually eat (and after all, it's not really saving money when I buy something just because it's a good price, but we don't eat it anyway) And when I shop at Woodman's, they don't accept internet coupons, so that's out...We also shop at Aldi which is WoNdErFuL!! And our neighbor across the street is management in an Aldi store and was telling us that a lot of the products Aldi sells are actually "name-brand", just in Aldi packaging. :-) Good stuff!

About Me

Our little family has had quite the journey. In the past eleven years of marriage, we have seen the good and the bad. We've suffered losses and enjoyed God's blessings. It's taken me years to realize that life doesn't always look like a fairy tale...but, I am living my happily ever after with the love of my life and my three beautiful children. Here is where I write about my journey, my ups and downs, my family, and everything in between.